2Synonyms found for calming

Word Origin & History

calm late 14c., from O.Fr. calme, traditionally from O.It. calma, from L.L. cauma "heat of the mid-day sun" (in Italy, a time when everything rests and is still), from Gk. kauma "heat" (especially of the sun), from kaiein "to burn." Spelling influenced by L. calere "to be hot." Figurative application to social or mental conditions is 16c.

Example Sentences for calming

The sun and the calming water makes me wanna be there and forget about the world.

Then music could be a tool for pulling someone out of depression or calming them down.

And calming it seems to ramp up activity in the forebrain.

Sidewalks, education programs and traffic calming measures are some of the ways to improve conditions.

In the midst of a hectic and crazed day, a few moments of taking care of yourself can be calming.

The catalyst seems to be having a self-confident and generous student, usually older, who injects a calming presence.

There was something calming and refreshing about getting out of the office and talking to different people outside my department.

Except for calming your nerves, it's not going to change who they hire.

In other words, anonymity is more calming and less risky-or even more cowardly-than named criticism.